2018 Game Plan for a Healthy City Update

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1 2018 Game Plan for a GAME PLAN for a HEALTHY CITY Healthy City Update SASAKI ERO MATRIX PLACE MATTERS ETC Public Meetings November 28-30, 2017

2 TODAY A legacy of planning for Denver's future Denver Comprehensive Plan 2002 Blueprint Denver 2003 The Game Plan A City in a Park Denveright Policy Plans 2018 Blueprint Denver 2018 Game Plan for a Healthy City Citywide Implementation Plans 2017 Denver Moves: Transit 2017 Denver Moves: Peds + Trails

3 The Game Plan Process Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter PHASE 1: UNDERSTAND AND ANALYZE Existing Conditions Report PHASE 2: ENVISION AND GOALS GAME PLAN for a HEALTHY CITY PHASE 3: DRAFT AND ADOPT Final Plan Employee Work Sessions Healthy City Roundtable All Employee Meeting Task Force Meeting 6 Final Public Meeting Draft Plan TODAY!

4 Building a Collective Vision for DPR s Future GAME PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS DENVERIGHT VISION ELEMENTS STAKEHOLDER & EMPLOYEE WORKSHOPS GAME PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES + GOALS What does the system want to be?

5 Building a Collective Vision for DPR s Future GAME PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS DENVERIGHT VISION ELEMENTS STAKEHOLDER & EMPLOYEE WORKSHOPS GAME PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES + GOALS What does the system want to be? ACTIONS + STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT How do we get there?

6 Parks have often been seen as one of the nice-to-haves... We ve seen in the findings in our study that Parks and are important pieces of city infrastructure, just like having streets to get places. What we do has to be an integral part of the health and social well-being of our community. Allegra Happy Haynes, Denver Parks & Manager

7 GAME PLAN VISION FOR A HEALTHY CITY Vision A Healthy City $ Principles Every Drop Every Person Every Dollar Uniquely Denver Goals Strategies, Actions, & Recommendations

8 GAME PLAN VISION FOR A HEALTHY CITY Vision A Healthy City $ Principles Every Drop Every Person Every Dollar Uniquely Denver Goals Goals express what the Game Plan is trying to achieve. Objectives indicate how a goal will be accomplished. Strategies, Actions, & Recommendations

9 GAME PLAN VISION FOR A HEALTHY CITY Vision A Healthy City $ Principles Every Drop Every Person Every Dollar Uniquely Denver Goals Goals express what the Game Plan is trying to achieve. Objectives indicate how a goal will be accomplished. Strategies, Actions, & Recommendations Strategies are tangible recommendations to accomplish the objectives. They may be policies, projects, or programs.

10 Phase 3 Strategies Feedback 10 DPR Employee Work Sessions 1 Healthy City Roundtable 1 Task Force Meeting 1 DPR All Employee Meeting Over 5,200 Denverites weighed in during Phases 1 & 2!

11 Phase 2 Feedback Partner with Jeffco and private owners to improve forest management practices and fire mitigation Define city and owner shared responsibilities/ requirements for trees in ROW and private developments Improve the integrity of riparian life zones and our urban waterways Implement educational programs promoting the value of resilient park landscapes Unify and systematize management of underground utilities to better provide for more trees in the ROW great routes to parks and rec centers Promote placemaking and higher quality of life in the design and integration of parks and the public realm Develop multilanguage skills w/ staff to better serve our communities Unify parks, parkways, trails, greenways, and green streets to improve access to parks and natural amenities Offer mobile park facilities, kiosk. Raise sales tax for dedicated funding

12 First, remember we are planning for the future and we have many challenges to address $$$$ $$$$ Flooding Drought & Water Use Keeping Pace with Growth Funding & Staffing % % $$$$ % % % % Areas Without Access to Nature Threatened Resources Heat

13 TODAY: First, Review the Principles and Goals $ PRINCIPLE Every Dollar PRINCIPLE Every Drop PRINCIPLE Every Person PRINCIPLE Uniquely Denver Denver Parks and will provide leadership to be a more resilient and environmentallysustainable city. GOALS Protect water quality and manage water use. Protect and expand the urban forest. Protect and restore healthy wildlife habitats and functional ecosystems. Employ best sustainable practices for operational resilience. Increase opportunities for people to experience and connect to nature. DPR will ensure equity in the distribution of resources and access to our services. DPR will provide programs, places and facilities that promote healthy lifestyle options for all residents. GOALS Achieve equitable access to parks and recreation amenities for all members of the community. Make decisions informed by an understanding of community perspectives. Provide quality programs and places that respond to Denver s evolving needs. Foster a work culture that embraces teamwork, increases job satisfaction and creates successful ambassadors to the community. Denver Parks and will model best practices in fiscal and resource management to ensure the long-term economic and operational health of the system. GOALS Ensure permanent, sustainable funding for park, trail, and recreation needs. Broaden system investments and services with allied individuals, agencies and organizations. Increase the supply of parks, facilities, and resources relative to Denver s population growth. Deliver high quality service efficiently and effectively to all sectors of the city. Recognize parks and public spaces as vital elements of urban infrastructure for the city. Denver Parks and will provide high-quality parks, facilities and programs that reflect Denver s community and cultural identity. GOALS Enhance Denver s legacy pathways: its parkways, greenways and trails. Highlight and protect the system s unique historic, social and cultural resources. Celebrate the breadth of Denver s diverse ecological system, spanning from the prairie to the tundra. Design parks, facilities and programs that reflect Denver s distinct places and neighborhood identities. Provide opportunities to expand Denver s healthy, outdoor lifestyle to all.

14 TODAY: Second, Explore the Preliminary Strategies Every Drop Every Person Every Person Every Dollar Uniquely Denver The world around us is changing... Our city is changing... Our city is changing... Our legacy is in need of investment... We need to protect what makes Denver special THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Adapt to the Changing Climate 96 Increasing Temperatures Urban Heat Island THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Frequent Flooding Drought and Water Usage Threats to our Urban and Mountain Forests THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Diversify Parks and Services and Programs THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Lack of Playgrounds Imbalance of Parks to People Underutilized Centers Balancing Conservation & Existing Shortage of Parks THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Grow Parks and Access THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Lack of Playgrounds Imbalance of Parks to People Underutilized Centers Balancing Conservation & Existing Shortage of Parks THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Re-invest in Denver s Parks and Resources and People THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Expense Growth is Lack of Revenue Out Pacing Revenue Diversification Insufficient Data for Organizational Health & Decision-making Siloed Departments Limited Resources to Maintain & Staff a Large Dynamic System THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Connect to Denver s Nature and Culture THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Lack of Neighborhood Limited Access to Denver's Identity within the Parks Outdoor Lifestyle Urban Parkland Landscape not Typical of Denver Threatened Historic, Streets and Parkways Social & Cultural Do Not Meet Resources Contemporary Needs WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Partner with Jeffco and private owners to improve forest management practices and fire mitigation" Include management strategies to deal with periods of drought in the region "Transform urban forest program from 'protection to promotion' through zoning/development regulatory reform" "Improve the integrity of riparian life zones and our urban waterways" "Define city and owner shared responsibilities/requirements for trees in ROW and private developments" Develop a review process for projects that impact parks and urban forest PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Expand and diversify the urban forest POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Urban Forest Expansion Plan, enhanced Emerald Ash Borer programs, city-sponsored tree planting and care program 2. Restore functional ecosystems emphasizing healthy waterways and lakes POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Restoration programs with partners (COE/UDFCD & foundations, developers) 3. Adapt parks for native landscape character and drought tolerance POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Native landscape standards, low water landscape conversion, water conservation programs 4. Mountain Park forest management and fire mitigation POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Jeffco Open Space and USFS cooperative programs with private land owners WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Create a signage and wayfinding plan for parks that highlight health benefits of the park. A 'prescription' for each of the parks. (Every loop trail needs to have distance and health related benefits.)" "Mobile equipment, available, free, or rented. You can show up without anything, and enjoy programming in park." "Unify parks, parkways, trails, greenways, and 'green streets' to improve access to parks and natural amenities" "Build on successful 1st Tee youth programs to engage wider communities" "Increase parks and Art programs" Partnership opportunities PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Deepen outreach and engagement to better understand community perspectives and needs POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Public relations and outreach plan; community outreach database and survey tools; volunteer opportunities 2. Embrace flexibility and responsiveness in park and recreation programming POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Diverse recreation and programming- nature play, pop up parks, more trails and exercise equipment 3. Adapt recreation programming to promote community-specific active living POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Farmers markets, health fairs, neighborhood walk loops, and recreation center programs outside walls WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Role of smaller rec centers (for example, could provide regional programming)" "Develop partnership policy to ensure better support/integration" "Create a localized approach in communities that connects through a network." "Expand usage in local and neighborhood centers w/specialty programs" "Raise sales tax for dedicated funding" Acquire additional park land for meeting recreation and open space needs Expand opportunities for development community to contribute to parks and recreation, tree canopy and environmental health, and high quality open spaces PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Improve access to parks and recreation services for all community members POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Wayfinding access program to reach parks and trails; shuttles and public transit to access parks 2. Work with citizens, the private sector and non-profit organizations to support system expansion POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Sustainable funding source from property tax, sales tax, tourist tax, user fees and/or development impact fees 3. Establish performance-based standards for parks and recreation services POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Park maintenance and recreation service standards based on community growth management triggers 4. Acquire land to keep pace with growth and meet service goals POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Fund for adding new park land to targeted neighborhoods and priority resource areas WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Upgrade technology/ communications in maintenance satellites to consolidate workforce and share information." "Create a deeper partnership with DPS and process to include curriculum in underserved communities that includes both parks and mountain parks." "Reduce reliance on tax support through the development of earned revenues such as corporate support dollars, review of pricing of services, developer impact fees, public/private partnerships." "Establish appropriate staff needed for communication and engagement with the public." "Technological upgrades/wi-fi for data reporting and client service." PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Create programs to support staff development and retention POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Human resource programs to develop and retain high quality staff and simplify seasonal recruiting 2. Create systems for inter-agency collaboration for improved customer service outcomes POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Shared maintenance for streetscapes, green infrastructure, waste management and collaborative health and homeless services 3. Upgrade operation and user facilities to meet baseline standards POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Upgrade maintenance facilities to minimum standards, retrofit existing rec centers for new programs, and update aquatic facilities 4. Invest in data and upgraded technology to improve operations and user satisfaction POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Free Wifi programs in all facilities and remote tech devices for all employees WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Upgrade visitor experience at Lookout Mountain and Buffalo Bill Museum as international attraction" "Promote and capitalize on rangerprovided environmental education programs" "Create a mountain parks and outdoor recreation resources awareness campaign / campaign for mountain parks "Expand youth programs in the mountain parks with hiking and camping experiences" "Create accessible stations in urban parks or Centers to check-out outdoor gear Promote and capitalize on rangerprovided environmental education programs PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Expand arts and culture and nature-based programs in parks and recreation centers POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Reference historical figures and land uses in park facilities and feature contemporary cultural programs and art in parks 2. Expand access and amenities in mountain parks POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Partnerships and concessions to provide overnight experiences and adventure challenge opportunities in the Mountain Parks 3. Protect legacy parkways and expand green streets POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Adapt the public ROW to perform multi-functions as green streets and extension of the public realm 4. Provide citizens with nearby access to nature experiences in the urban system POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Instill a stronger understanding of environmental and personal health with educational programs and centers.

15 TODAY: Second, Explore the Preliminary Strategies Every Drop Every Person Every Person Every Dollar Uniquely Denver The world around us is changing... Our city is changing... Our city is changing... Our legacy is in need of investment... We need to protect what makes Denver special THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Adapt to the Changing Climate 96 Increasing Temperatures Urban Heat Island THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Frequent Flooding Drought and Water Usage Threats to our Urban and Mountain Forests THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Diversify Parks and Services and Programs THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Lack of Playgrounds Imbalance of Parks to People Underutilized Centers Balancing Conservation & Existing Shortage of Parks THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Grow Parks and Access THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Lack of Playgrounds Imbalance of Parks to People Underutilized Centers Balancing Conservation & Existing Shortage of Parks THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Re-invest in Denver s Parks and Resources and People THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Expense Growth is Lack of Revenue Out Pacing Revenue Diversification Insufficient Data for Organizational Health & Decision-making Siloed Departments Limited Resources to Maintain & Staff a Large Dynamic System THE 2018 DENVER GAME PLAN WILL Connect to Denver s Nature and Culture THESE ARE THE CHALLENGES WE ARE FACING Lack of Neighborhood Limited Access to Denver's Identity within the Parks Outdoor Lifestyle Urban Parkland Landscape not Typical of Denver Threatened Historic, Streets and Parkways Social & Cultural Do Not Meet Resources Contemporary Needs WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Partner with Jeffco and private owners to improve forest management practices and fire mitigation" Include management strategies to deal with periods of drought in the region "Transform urban forest program from 'protection to promotion' through zoning/development regulatory reform" "Improve the integrity of riparian life zones and our urban waterways" "Define city and owner shared responsibilities/requirements for trees in ROW and private developments" Develop a review process for projects that impact parks and urban forest PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Expand and diversify the urban forest POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Urban Forest Expansion Plan, enhanced Emerald Ash Borer programs, city-sponsored tree planting and care program 2. Restore functional ecosystems emphasizing healthy waterways and lakes POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Restoration programs with partners (COE/UDFCD & foundations, developers) 3. Adapt parks for native landscape character and drought tolerance POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Native landscape standards, low water landscape conversion, water conservation programs 4. Mountain Park forest management and fire mitigation POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Jeffco Open Space and USFS cooperative programs with private land owners WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Create a signage and wayfinding plan for parks that highlight health benefits of the park. A 'prescription' for each of the parks. (Every loop trail needs to have distance and health related benefits.)" "Mobile equipment, available, free, or rented. You can show up without anything, and enjoy programming in park." "Unify parks, parkways, trails, greenways, and 'green streets' to improve access to parks and natural amenities" "Build on successful 1st Tee youth programs to engage wider communities" "Increase parks and Art programs" Partnership opportunities PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Deepen outreach and engagement to better understand community perspectives and needs POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Public relations and outreach plan; community outreach database and survey tools; volunteer opportunities 2. Embrace flexibility and responsiveness in park and recreation programming POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Diverse recreation and programming- nature play, pop up parks, more trails and exercise equipment 3. Adapt recreation programming to promote community-specific active living POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Farmers markets, health fairs, neighborhood walk loops, and recreation center programs outside walls WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Role of smaller rec centers (for example, could provide regional programming)" "Develop partnership policy to ensure better support/integration" "Create a localized approach in communities that connects through a network." "Expand usage in local and neighborhood centers w/specialty programs" "Raise sales tax for dedicated funding" Acquire additional park land for meeting recreation and open space needs Expand opportunities for development community to contribute to parks and recreation, tree canopy and environmental health, and high quality open spaces PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Improve access to parks and recreation services for all community members POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Wayfinding access program to reach parks and trails; shuttles and public transit to access parks 2. Work with citizens, the private sector and non-profit organizations to support system expansion POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Sustainable funding source from property tax, sales tax, tourist tax, user fees and/or development impact fees 3. Establish performance-based standards for parks and recreation services POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Park maintenance and recreation service standards based on community growth management triggers 4. Acquire land to keep pace with growth and meet service goals POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Fund for adding new park land to targeted neighborhoods and priority resource areas WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Upgrade technology/ communications in maintenance satellites to consolidate workforce and share information." "Create a deeper partnership with DPS and process to include curriculum in underserved communities that includes both parks and mountain parks." "Reduce reliance on tax support through the development of earned revenues such as corporate support dollars, review of pricing of services, developer impact fees, public/private partnerships." "Establish appropriate staff needed for communication and engagement with the public." "Technological upgrades/wi-fi for data reporting and client service." PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Create programs to support staff development and retention POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Human resource programs to develop and retain high quality staff and simplify seasonal recruiting 2. Create systems for inter-agency collaboration for improved customer service outcomes POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Shared maintenance for streetscapes, green infrastructure, waste management and collaborative health and homeless services 3. Upgrade operation and user facilities to meet baseline standards POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Upgrade maintenance facilities to minimum standards, retrofit existing rec centers for new programs, and update aquatic facilities 4. Invest in data and upgraded technology to improve operations and user satisfaction POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Free Wifi programs in all facilities and remote tech devices for all employees WE VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT FEEDBACK! "Upgrade visitor experience at Lookout Mountain and Buffalo Bill Museum as international attraction" "Promote and capitalize on rangerprovided environmental education programs" "Create a mountain parks and outdoor recreation resources awareness campaign / campaign for mountain parks "Expand youth programs in the mountain parks with hiking and camping experiences" "Create accessible stations in urban parks or Centers to check-out outdoor gear Promote and capitalize on rangerprovided environmental education programs PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 1. Expand arts and culture and nature-based programs in parks and recreation centers POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Reference historical figures and land uses in park facilities and feature contemporary cultural programs and art in parks 2. Expand access and amenities in mountain parks POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Partnerships and concessions to provide overnight experiences and adventure challenge opportunities in the Mountain Parks 3. Protect legacy parkways and expand green streets POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Adapt the public ROW to perform multi-functions as green streets and extension of the public realm 4. Provide citizens with nearby access to nature experiences in the urban system POTENTIAL ACTIONS: Instill a stronger understanding of environmental and personal health with educational programs and centers. Please tell us what you think on the handouts.

16 Keep in Mind that... Strategies are Policies, Projects or Programs Strategies need to... Support the vision & principles Meet and accomplish many goals Address the major issues facing DPR Be clear, actionable, and measurable

17 TODAY: Finally, Tell Us Your Wishes for a Healthy City! GAME PLAN for a HEALTHY CITY What are Your Wishes for a Healthy City? 7.2 MIN PACE DENVER PARK MILE 5 ENHANCED RECREATION NEW WAYS TO PLAY DENVER RecMobile #PLAY DIVERSIFY NEIGHORHOOD FARMER S MARKET ACCESSIBLE INSPIRED PROGRAMMING This is our future Healthy City... Parks have often been seen as one of the nice-to-haves... [but parks] are important pieces of city infrastructure, just like having streets to get places. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PUBLIC ART & CULTURE PROGRAMS CONNECT RANGER CHECKOUT STATION #LEARN ACCESS TO MOUNTAIN PARKS What we do has to be an integral part of the health and social well-being of our community. DIVERSE FORESTS Allegra Happy Haynes, Denver Parks & Manager STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FUNCTIONAL ECOSYSTEMS ADAPT RESILIENT DESIGN ADDITIONAL PARK LAND NEW FUNDING FOR PARKS GROW PARKS AND RECREATION FOR EVERYONE UPGRADED FACILITIES RE-INVEST INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION CITY TO MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINS TO CITY IMPROVED ACCESS

18 TODAY: Finally, Tell Us Your Wishes for a Healthy City! GAME PLAN for a HEALTHY CITY What are Your Wishes for a Healthy City? 7.2 MIN PACE DENVER PARK MILE 5 ENHANCED RECREATION NEW WAYS TO PLAY DENVER RecMobile #PLAY DIVERSIFY NEIGHORHOOD FARMER S MARKET ACCESSIBLE INSPIRED PROGRAMMING This is our future Healthy City... Parks have often been seen as one of the nice-to-haves... [but parks] are important pieces of city infrastructure, just like having streets to get places. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PUBLIC ART & CULTURE PROGRAMS CONNECT RANGER CHECKOUT STATION #LEARN ACCESS TO MOUNTAIN PARKS What we do has to be an integral part of the health and social well-being of our community. DIVERSE FORESTS Allegra Happy Haynes, Denver Parks & Manager STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FUNCTIONAL ECOSYSTEMS ADAPT RESILIENT DESIGN ADDITIONAL PARK LAND NEW FUNDING FOR PARKS GROW PARKS AND RECREATION FOR EVERYONE UPGRADED FACILITIES RE-INVEST INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION CITY TO MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINS TO CITY IMPROVED ACCESS Please post your thoughts/ideas on the boards.

19 BEYOND TODAY: Stay tuned for the final report GAME PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS DENVERIGHT VISION ELEMENTS STAKEHOLDER & EMPLOYEE WORKSHOPS GAME PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES + GOALS What does the system want to be? ACTIONS + STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT How do we get there? Your feedback informs: Refined strategies + actions Draft Plan Final Plan

20 Thank you for coming tonight!

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